Dairy & Cheese · per 100g
A thick, syrupy dairy concentrate produced by evaporating water from milk and adding sugar, serving as a shelf-stable staple for desserts and beverages with a dense caloric profile.
Available carbohydrates, Phosphorus
Choline
Iodine, Pantothenic acid
Calcium, Potassium
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
Condensed milk was originally developed in the mid-19th century as a solution to milk-borne illnesses and spoilage, becoming a vital field ration during the American Civil War.
Standout nutrients
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Iodine
Calcium
Choline
Seasonality
Not available
Diet
Sustainability
Dairy production has significant greenhouse gas emissions, though concentration reduces transport weight relative to fresh milk.
Storage
Room Temperature
1–2 years
Unopened cans are highly shelf-stable
Refrigerate After Opening
1–2 weeks
Transfer to a sealed container after opening
Flavour
Harmonized from 3 validated sources
Claim citations
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